Balch Springs, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Balch Springs, TX have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 40-mile quick runs to 159-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Balch Springs, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
158.8 mi
Killeen, TX
Quickest Drive
22m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Balch Springs, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Balch Springs, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Balch Springs, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Balch Springs, TX
Driving from Balch Springs, TX
On average, trips departing from Balch Springs, TX run 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 159 miles (2h 49m), while the shortest is just 40 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Balch Springs, TX include Killeen, TX (158.8 mi, 2h 49m) and McKinney, TX (39.7 mi, 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 99-mile trip from Balch Springs, TX, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Balch Springs, TX and 4 routes heading into Balch Springs, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 40 to 159 miles.
The longest mapped route from Balch Springs, TX covers 159 miles and takes approximately 2h 49m. Shorter options start at just 40 miles.
The average route from Balch Springs, TX runs about 99 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 99-mile trip from Balch Springs, TX costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Balch Springs, TX include Killeen, TX and McKinney, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Balch Springs, TX
Trips to Balch Springs, TX
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